Patsy Hale Slaymaker, age 64 of Murfreesboro formally of Dickson died Monday March 5, 2018. She was a native of Antioch and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dawson Slaymaker; father, Phillip Wyman Hale and stepfather, Ray Leonard. Mrs. Slaymaker was a graduate of Columbia State School of Nursing, and the MTSU School…
Siegel High School is only the eighth school in the state of Tennessee to receive permission from the College Board to implement an Advanced Placement Capstone program. Siegel is the only school in Rutherford County to offer the accredited program. “This innovative diploma program allows students to deeply explore the topics that interest them while…
Brandon Lee Harris, age 32 of Smyrna died Monday March 5, 2018. He was born in Nashville and worked as a Welder, Painter and Compact Repairman. Brandon is survived by his daughter Millie Brinne Harris of Lascassas; mother and step father, Angelia and Tim James of Lascassas; father and step-mother, Gary Lee and Carrie Harris…
Jeanette Ada Collins Cook, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018. A native Lancing, TN, she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Mary Evelyn Wheeler Collins. Mrs. Cook was also preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Collins and a sister, Evelyn Hall. Mrs. Cook is survived by her…
acTEENg makes its debut at MLT with Jerome McDonough’s “Addict” Director Jamie Leigh Stevens describes ‘Addict’ as, “a show that puts human faces on the epidemic of teenagers suffering from drug addiction.” But acTEENg aims to tackle more than this one issue. Stevens is working to provide teens with the opportunity to produce ‘age-relevant’ art in…
Harold Lloyd Barber, age 73 of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018. A native of Ludowici, GA, he was the son of the late James Charlton and Ella Crews Barber. Mr. Barber was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lois Smith, Helen Cruce, and Betty Jones. Mr. Barber is survived by a…
Everybody Drum Some, the open-ended percussion collective led byMurfreesboro drum instructor Ross Lester, will host its next community rhythmevent on Thursday, March 22, at Mayday Brewery. As always, Lester invites allin the Middle Tennessee community to gather together with their neighbors andmake music. These seasonal group drumming sessions are open to all ages and all…
Amos B. Gruber, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was a native of Hummelstown, PA and the son of the late Harry and Leah Wolfensberger Gruber. He was also preceded in death by brother, John and sister, Ruth. He is survived by his wife of 60 plus years, Jane, and a…
Sheriff’s Explorers Post 106 captured top honors at the national Winterfest competition last month in Gatlinburg. Explorers Lt. Peyton Hall, Sgt. Malia Xayachack, Sgt. Oscar Flores and Patrick Burns captured first place honors in Crisis Negotiations. Capt. Matthew Dougan and Caleb Jones earned second place in DUI traffic stops. Xayachack, Sebastian Yount, Evan Myers and…
Drivers are prohibited from talking or texting on cell phones in active school zones under Tennessee state law. As of Jan. 1, it is a misdemeanor for drivers to use the cell phones in any marked school zones. If convicted, the driver faces a fine up to $50. Sheriff’s Cpl. Michael Rodgers said School Resource…